August 7, 2010
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Lake Como – one of the most romantic places in Italy Updated: October 25, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More In the northern part of Italy, called Lombardia, stretches a beautiful alpine lake Lago di Como. It covers an area of 146 km2 and such it is the third largest lake in the country. […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature, Virtual Travel
August 6, 2010
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Lago Maggiore – beauty on the shores of lake, Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More While known only as the second largest Italian lake, Lake Maggiore is none the less the most infamous lakes in the country. Situated along the southern foothills of the Alps, Lake Maggiore almost completely covers the […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
July 23, 2010
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Pen y Fan – the highest peak in South Wales, United Kingdom Updated: January 14, 2020 | By Claire | More The 886 meter tall Pen y Fan can be found within the borders of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Running from east to west, the summit is parts of a small ridge that starts […]
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Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
July 8, 2010
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Cliffs of Moher – one of the most popular destinations in Ireland Updated: January 7, 2020 | By Claire | More You can find wonders located throughout Ireland but perhaps one of the more famous destinations is that of the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs start at Hag’s Head where they tower over the Atlantic […]
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Categories: Ireland, Nature
June 6, 2010
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Filicudi – one of eight Aeolian islands near Sicily, Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More The island of Filicudi is one of eight that make up the Aeolian archipelago of islands that are situated just to the north of Sicily. Filicudi is a small island which is home to only 300 […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
May 30, 2010
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Krimmler waterfalls – the highest waterfalls in Austria Updated: February 25, 2020 | By Claire | More While there are a number of excellent waterfalls that can be found throughout Austria, the tallest in the nation is none other than that of the Krimml Waterfalls which are formed by the Krimmler Ache river just outside […]
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Categories: Austria, Nature
May 23, 2010
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Serra de Tramuntana – mountains, lakes, forests and snow on the island of Majorca | Spain Updated: March 7, 2020 | By Claire | More On the island of Majorca, which is situated between Spain and the coast of Africa, one will find the mountain range known as the Serra de Tramuntana. It is the […]
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Categories: Nature, Spain
May 23, 2010
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Liechtenstein Gorge – one of the most beautiful gorges in Alpine region | Austria Updated: March 1, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to the Alps, there are countless gorges that can be found throughout the entire mountain range. However many people consider one of the most beautiful and of course the […]
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Categories: Austria, Nature
May 19, 2010
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Cinque Terre – national park in Italy Updated: November 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Protected Landscape Area of Cinque Terre is made up of a wild and rocky coast. Its name got from the five villages, which are built on the edge of cliffs. They are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature, Virtual Travel
May 15, 2010
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Low Tatras National Park in Slovakia – popular hiking and skiing area Updated: March 3, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting Slovakia, there are two major mountain ranges that are common travel destinations within the country. While these mountain ranges share similarities in name, they are very different destinations to […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
